Despite not playing even a minute of football at the World Cup, Kalinic's international team-mates and coaching staff decided to award Kalinic with a silver medal following the World Cup final defeat to France.

However, the 30-year-old believes he is not entitled to share in the country's achievement, turning down the offer from his team-mates.

Kalinic's absence from the Croatia squad left them with just one designated striker for the remainder of the competition, with Mario Mandzukic rising to the challenge of being the sole option up front, scoring three times in six appearances, including a goal in the final.

After being kicked out of Croatia's World Cup squad, Kalinic took some time off before returning to training with Milan, but may not play for the Rossoneri in the upcoming season following his €25 million transfer.